Order to liquidate EPS triggers alert: Acemi warns the government is playing with the lives of Colombians
24 million affiliates are in intervened EPS with losses of $13 trillion Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- The government has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt EPS, a move criticized by Acemi for its lack of clarity and technical support.
- Acemi's president, Ana María Vesga, states the government is "playing with the lives of Colombians" and that the directives are unclear.
- The insurance sector believes only the eight intervened EPS, which manage 24 million affiliates and have $13 trillion in patrimonial losses, meet the criteria for bankruptcy.
- There is a suspicion that the government is attempting to implement healthcare reform administratively, consolidating insurance into the Nueva EPS.
- Acemi highlights concerns about the financial transparency of Nueva EPS, stating it has not provided financial statements since December 2023 and estimating its liabilities between $15 and $20 trillion.
- The organization stresses the need for technical clarity, verifiable criteria, and complete financial information, especially regarding Nueva EPS, before any liquidation or transfer processes.